Scotch Eggs Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare delicious Scotch Eggs, a popular British dish consisting of boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried or baked.
Equipment
- 1 Deep fryer or large pot For frying the eggs
- 1 Medium saucepan For boiling the eggs
- 1 Bowl For breading station
Ingredients
- 4 Large eggs
- 450 g Sausage meat
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg Beaten
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- as needed Oil For frying
Instructions
- Boil the 4 eggs in a medium saucepan for about 8 minutes to achieve hard-boiled eggs. Cool in ice water and peel.
- Divide the sausage meat into 4 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a patty and season with salt and black pepper.
- Wrap each boiled egg with a sausage meat patty, ensuring it is evenly covered.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Roll each meat-covered egg in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C (350°F). Fry the eggs for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a healthier version, bake the Scotch Eggs in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 16500IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 0.5mg
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